Flutter

As the moth lays motionless, on a cold, callas palm
The point at which it usually dies
Suddenly the moth was bestowed by a cool sense of calm,
and the creature closed its little eyes.

It thought of better days, as a young, grounded grub
When the world seemed a much smaller place
Cocooned out of harm’s way, but voided of love,
Until it emerged a flightful insect of grace.

So the little Lepidoptera emerged, free from its case
Soaring high in the summer night sky
Sweeping between flowers and foliage at a sickening pace
Defying the laws of gravity, to the moth, these rules didn't apply.

Synchronised and harmonious, as it fluttered in the moon
Unique and unorthodox in its flight,
Embarking on its final journey; its time has come too soon
As it flies, for the last time, into the light.

© Joe Palmer

Author's Note

Poor grammar and punctuation, no doubt.

Reviews

[Joyce S. Greene]

Lovely description of the moth's flight, Joe. I've never watched a moth fly, but I love to watch butterflies. They give the world such beauty and live for such a very short time. Of course, time is relative and our lives are really terribly short, too, in the greater scheme of things. You've done a very nice job with this one.

[Ruth]

This is wonderfully woven, delicate and intricate!
I like it a lot :)
You have created a gentle and inviting tale here :)
xoxo

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed the poem. I like the photo and the description. The life of animals and insects are very interesting. Their simple life and needs could be a good example for man. I like the ending to the excellent poem.
Coyote

[Chlowls]

I really like this poem, it has a hopeful feel to it. I'm actually not a poetry type of a person and I find that I don't bond well with the majority of poetry out there, but this captured me. It flowed very well and the rhyme scheme actually worked.

[Casper]

This is really good. I like the stages you had thrown in there.

[Priscilla Sayers]

Great write!
I like the metaphors
and the imagery.
You can always edit later:)

[Raven Starhawk]

Truly interesting. I find your style of writing to be exquisite. It has much intelligence that I crave.

[TWISTED NIGHTMARE]

i enjoyed this poem and it was really interesting...not all poetry has to have good grammar or punctuation so don't worried bout it...the rhyming and flow of the poem were amazing...great write

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little Lepidoptera emerged, not sure what that second word is or means, i am sure it's an animal of some sort.

Enjoyed yoru write though, excellent rhyme scheme.